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, Senior Assistant Director
 This page provides general code updates including new forms, publications, amendments, and other Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Energy Code related information.
Important Information: The City of Houston is currently reviewing the entire series of 2006 construction codes for local amendments. These include the 2006 IBC, 2006 UMC, 2006 UPC, 2006 IFC and 2006 IRC. We expect to complete the code review by the end of this year and submit the 2006 code package to City Council. Typically, the codes take effect within 60 days after they are adopted.
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Newsletters
E-Newsletter Sign Up for Code Information Sign up to receive code updates via e-mail. Providing you the latest information and resources available to the construction industry.
Permit E-Report - Sign up to receive a list of permits that were sold the previous work week.
Current Codes & Interpretations
List of Adopted Codes - A table of the adopted codes including the names and phone numbers of their publishers.
Current Code Amendments - A list of amendments for viewing and printing.
Code Word 97, a set of interpretations, written policies, and procedures to aid in the application of building code.
Recent Codes Changes
Appendix M to the 2000 IRC Amendments - Additional appendix effective Feb 1, 2009 applicable to structures regulated by the Residential Code. Contains sound attenuation provisions when required by the airport land use ordinance.
Appendix N to the 2003 IBC Amendments - Additional appendix effective Feb 1, 2009 applicable to structures regulated by the Building Code. Contains sound attenuation provisions when required by the airport land use ordinance.
Electrical Code
Electrical Service Panel and Meter Locations update
Examples of concrete encased electrodes as required by the NEC.
Energy Code
Important Information:The adoption of amendments to the residential portion of the 2006 IECC was approved by City Council on November 19, 2008. The code will take effect on January 1, 2009. Please click below to view the new amendments:
Amendments to the 2006 IECC.
Amendments to the Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency of the 2000 IRC.
Second Printing of the Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code - (04/03/09) Includes the Supplemental adopted to changes to the code after the original publication.
Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code (8-01-08) Original publication. This document does not include the additional adopted changes.
Errata to the 2008 Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code
Energy Forms - A list of forms for viewing and printing.
Commissioning in Plans Guidelines - Statement for commissioning in plans forms.
Zone Approval and Economizer Letter from Texas A&M - View a copy of the letter written to approve our zone determination and lift the requirements for installing economizers.
Code Word Relating to Energy Code Scenarios - An interpretation of some various commercial construction situations and what Energy Code requirements must be met.
Insulation and Air Leakage - An informational sheet outlining the stud sizes required for the installation of batt insulation, and what components of the building are required to be caulked, sealed and gasketed.
Code Training From Other Organizations
The following organizations offer code related training. These organizations are not affiliated with the City of Houston. If you are interested in more information regarding training offered through these organizations, please contact the organization directly.
Energy Systems Lab - Texas A & M University
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
International Code Council
If your organization offers training and would like to be listed, or if you have additional questions regarding this page, please call Lisa Fleming at 713.535.7856 or e-mail
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